No. 104 - Introducing the rare first Nautilus "Jumbo" Ref. 3700

Hello! This is Kaneko from Commit Ginza! Today we have a rare model of the first Nautilus! Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo Champagne Dial Ref.3700/11JA manufactured around 1981 Accessories: Archive, repair details (2017/09) SOLD OUT!! The epitome of sports elegance: the Nautilus This is Patek Philippe's first sports watch, designed by Gerald Genta . The model we are introducing this time is the first Nautilus model, released in 1976. This model is commonly referred to as "Jumbo" due to its 40mm case size, which was large at the time. A simple two-hand model without a second hand. It is said that only about 1,200 stainless steel models will be produced. The SS/YG combination model is a rare model that is said to have been produced in even smaller quantities. The SS Jumbo model is a model that commonly sells for over 10 million yen even at overseas auctions. At the most recent auction, November 10, 2019 Philips Geneva https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080219/171?fromSearch=3700&searchPage=1 125,000 Swiss francs → approx. 13.7 million yen November 26, 2019 Philips Hong Kong https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/HK080319/911?fromSearch=3700&searchPage=1 Regarding the 3700/1A Tropical 2,500,000 Hong Kong dollars → approx. 35 million yen And it came with a super high price tag. The most attractive feature of the Nautilus is the thinness of its case. Due to its two-piece structure, the case thickness is only 7.6mm. Incidentally, the current model Ref. 5711/1A is also thin, but due to its three-piece structure with a back cover, The thickness is 8.3mm. "Two-piece construction" The case has an integrated back cover, not a separate one, and is made up of two parts: the bezel and the case. A structure that clamps the movement and secures the case with the lugs of the bezel. The movement is the thin automatic movement "Cal. 920" manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre. It is equipped with the "Cal.28-255C" which has been improved by Patek Philippe. The power reserve is approximately 40 hours. This watch comes with an original stainless steel crown. Many of these watches have crown changes, but the original crown is a big plus! The hands and indexes are tritium. The dial condition is also very good. This product was manufactured in 1981. The case and bracelet are in good condition with only minor scratches. *The model number 3700/11 is said to be from the 1980s and has a slightly wider bracelet. As you can see, there is almost no stretching of the breath. The accessories include an archive. It is important to archive such rare models! Also, the previous owner had it repaired at a department store. This is a reliable vehicle that has had its maintenance completed in 2018! Rare First Generation Nautilus 3700/11JA "Jumbo" This is a rare model that is traded at high prices worldwide. Such rare models have different prices depending on their condition. This item is in very good condition and highly recommended! If you are looking for one, please come and see us in store! Click here for the Patek Philippe Nautilus Jumbo Ref. 3700 introduced this time Buy this product and get a free GMT coaster! Click here for details Easy, free estimate on your smartphone via LINE@! Commit Ginza Executive Advisor Tsuyoshi Kaneko